Student groups at Jamia Millia Islamia, India, including the All India Students’ Association (AISA), held protests against an RSS programme titled “Yuva Kumbh” on campus, according to the reports on Tuesday.
Protest against RSS programme “Yuva Kumbh”
In a joint statement, the groups opposed the event and said the RSS has no role in India’s freedom struggle.
They stated that the organisation had collaborated with British colonial rulers. They also questioned its claim of contributing to 100 years of nation building.
The students also criticised the Jamia administration for allowing the RSS programme.
They also claimed that it denies permission to progressive groups to hold events on education, democracy and constitutional values.
Protesters also said the RSS promotes a divisive agenda. They added that it should not be given space in educational institutions like Jamia.
During the protest, students raised slogans and displayed posters against the event.
They further said that the freedom fighters gave their lives for independence. While the RSS did not support the national movement.
The Jamia administration has not issued any official response so far, according to the reports. The situation on campus remains tense as protests continue.
Jamia Millia Islamia is a public research university located in Delhi, India. Originally established at Aligarh, United Provinces.
During the British Raj in 1920, it moved to its current location in New Delhi, Okhla, in 1935.
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